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five alarm chili recipe

🌶️ Five Alarm Chili Recipe Card

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings: 7
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef or a mix of beef and pork
  • 1 lb hot Italian sausage casings removed
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 –3 fresh jalapeños diced (seeds included for more heat)
  • 2 –3 dried or fresh habanero peppers minced (optional, for extreme heat)
  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 15 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese sour cream, green onions, tortilla chips

Method
 

Cook Meat:
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook ground beef and sausage until browned. Drain excess fat.
Sauté Veggies:
  1. Add onion, garlic, bell peppers, and jalapeños/habaneros. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened.
Add Tomatoes & Spices:
  1. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, chili powder, paprika, cayenne, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Simmer:
  1. Bring chili to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Add Beans:
  1. Stir in kidney and black beans. Simmer another 15 minutes until thickened and flavors meld.
Serve:
  1. Ladle into bowls and top with cheese, sour cream, green onions, or tortilla chips.

Notes

Adjust the number of hot peppers and cayenne to control heat — “five alarm” means very spicy!
For smoky flavor, use chipotle peppers in adobo or smoked paprika.
Chili tastes even better the next day — leftovers can be stored in the fridge up to 3 days.
Freeze in portions for a ready-to-eat spicy meal anytime.